For cruising trails, I love the 150 class bikes with 19/16 or 21/18 wheels. For me, it's more fun to run the 150 class harder than to run the larger class slower. I'm 6' 210lbs and run 150 class bikes with no issues. On some bikes the suspension is a little soft but that's easily remedied with little to no out of pocket. Thanks for the review. I'm considering the Kawi to replace an older bike.

Great comparison vid! I'm about 165 lbs/ 5' 9" and starting to feel the years. I'm loving the fun little KLX140RF (G) for a trail and woods bike. The light weight and low seat height make it a lot of fun and not scary at all to ride up crazy steep / loose trails. Has enough power and torque to be fun and nicely spaced gearing. Might drop down to a 12t front sprocket for woods and climbing. I'd be happy with the CRF230 and it would probably fit me better but I really appreciate the lighter weight of the KLX.

Great Review - Thanks!

Great Video , detailed and instructive

Great video. Picking this up for my be wife so this should be perfect for her especially since she has only ever ride a 70cc before

Got the klx 230r, awesome trail bike, ergonomic is good, torque is just perfect, easy to start, reliable machine. We also have the 140l, bulletproof bike and fun to ride.

Great review! I’m currently on a ttr 230. newer rider just a mom trying to keep up with her boys lol. i’m not looking for more power but definitely looking for a lighter bike. klx140 sounds like the right fit for me :)

excellent video. 👌

Would of been nice if a kick start was on klx 140 cause my electric starter gave out

As a 5'5" asian rider i love the klx 140g (rf in South East asia). it lacks a little bit in the power department but nothing a good upgrade cant fix.

I'm picking up a klx 140 on tuesday. Im 5'1" so this will be a perfect fit. Mostly interested in easy riding, trail. Not much for jumping or anything. I like to have fun on a dry lake bed. Used to have a crf 150f. So it'll be a step down or equal move.

500th like. Just wanna say thank you for such an in depth and detailed comparison. I have one question, I'm 5'7 and 135 lbs at 16 years old. I’ve never touched a dirtbike in my life. I’d be riding on trails. I’m wondering if there is a large difference between the difficulty of a CRF230 and a CRF250? And would a 250 be a good starter bike? I know it’s a lot more powerful and I might have trouble learning on it, but if I got a 230 would I be wishing for the power of a 250 later on? Would the difficulty of learning on a more powerful bike be worth the extra power?

I think kick start on dirt bikes went away in some models cuz they are just as easy to pop start

Good vid Go Hobbie. I downsized from a DRZ400 as the weight always felt like wrestling a pig on tight trails. I possibly would gave got the CRF230 if their was more of them street legal here in Oz, but theyre a rare find here and parts likely less avail. So i got the new model KLX150BF which is street legal here and plenty of them. I believe its basically the same bike as the 140g only street legal. As its 144cc with the same full sized wheels. I weigh 86kg (about 190lb) and am 5'11". I dont feel cramped on it at all, accepting that its a mid sized Galloway. Its not enough hp on highways, so best on back roads to get to trails. It sits comfy on 80-90kph, and will do 100kph (60mph) with my bodyweight if i tuck in to resist wind drag. But it strains at that speed so wouldnt sit at 100 for long, as tough as the motor claims to be. But easily cruises my weight at 80kph to get to the local trails. Then once in the trails, i find the KLX150/140 to be plenty enough power, unless you really need to go faster that 80kph in the bush (woods). Its so light, its like a bicycle. And so nimble thru tight single trail. I love it, and rarely hesitate to put it through sections i never would have on the 400, due to the much heavier weight and seat height. But in saying that im not a highly skilled offroad rider, and spent most of 25yrs of riding streetbikes. And only 2-3yrs offroad on a 600 and 400. Havent yet tried it on really steep stuff, but nor do i need to. So hope that info helps anyone also.

I’m trying to get a 230. I’m almost 5’0. Do you think I could fit the 230

I just bought a 2022 klx 140 I'm just breaking the bike in and it seems under powered and starts hard cold is there anything I can do

I’m 4 foot 10 and 80 pounds on a Klx140l small wheel

I have a stock street legal crf230f

showing the viewers to ride in T-shirts and sneakers....and giving opinions

I’m 5,3 what bike do you think would fit me best

Im 230 so does that mean im way out of luck riding these things?

I have a klx 140g and I am 235 lbs and I ride trails with no problem. Lol 😆

Dont like how the front tire is so close to the fender. 140L looks better.

The 230 is 40 or 50 pounds over the 140. Gear down the 140 and its gonna be better in the woods.

I have a klx140r 2022 model

6:19 did he say power band

Kawasaki KLX 140R L is the one that competes with the CRF230. And also let's not forget the PRICE comparison.. You can buy 2 of the KLX for the price of 1 Honda..lmao

why do all the riders that I have seen on dirt bikes gotta wear these goofy ahh fits

Dude why do you spend your money on your son I’m 15 and buy all my bikes and all my gear with my own cash PLUS gas and oil and I ride a 450 shit ain’t cheap